Thursday, 27 November 2008

Try saying that after a few glasses of mulled wine...!It would sound more like Crowbars and Crusty kissmas bizarre...

A certain amount of calm has filled the Custard household since the festive frenzy of the fair last weekend..until BAM!!!! ...it hit me like a train... CHRISTMAS.. is looming and I have hardly given it a second thought let alone a first..So with a rising panic and a hurried list of non inspired pressies.. I hit town this morning to elbow my way through the coach loads that descend on Bath at this time of year... to make for the Christmas Market. Somehow I managed to miss..or was it avoid this last year due to a nasty bug that was doing the rounds.I felt that I should prepare for this foray into town by wearing my son's rugby kit, shin pads, groin guard and fetching gum guard..but it was hardly necessary as I seemed to be one of few who had descended on Abbey Churchyard in Bath to attend the annual Christmas market...Not a scrum in sight.... but lots of lovely little cabin style stalls.. selling everything from buttons to bows and lots more....I tend to find that I don't venture too far these days to do my Christmas shopping.. I much prefer the comfort of my armchair to browse the Internet and to search for the weird and wonderful or downright obscure presents for my family and friends...SO with this in mind.. I thought I would bring you a little home shopping.. and as Cowboys & Custard is primed with stock for the season.. I am offering the blogging folk.. some of my handmade greeting cards and more...First off the shelf is this genuine vintage little Bambi lookalike...He is made of vinyl plastic, stands 4½ " tall and is sporting a jaunty little bell around his neck..I have two of these for sale at £5 each inc postage and packing.. * 3 Sold.. thank You! Also on the shelf are these 60's vintage brooch pins.. measuring ½" tall.. There is a cat and mouse, ladybird and puppy dog .. each mounted on a vintage game card.These are all £3.00 each including postage and packing...one per cardNext up I have a large variety of pocket mirrors.. there are vintage Noddy, 30's hat ladies, Scottie dogs...little girl with blue bow etc... Price £3.50 inc postage and packing..I have lots of the Noddy mirrors which are all one- offs so I can't guarantee which image you will receive..All of the mirror designs can be bought as magnets.... £3.00 inc postage and packing..There are three 30's Hat lady mirrors or magnets designs.. please specify choice .. Blue Ribbon, Pink Hat.. Feather headdress...Lastly I have a selection of my badge greeting cards.. These all come with a detachable badge to wear with pride!!!Each card is supplied with a high quality envelope and comes in a cello bag..1. Let it snow... Wistful snowman on pale grey snowflake background..£3.00 inc postage2. Christmas Fairy.. £3.00 inc postage3. Christmas Star... £3.00 inc postage4. Snowflake snowman £3.00 inc postage5. Santa Baby... £3.00 inc postageBefore I leave you to empty your piggy banks... I would like to share my latest card designs with you..These are £2.50 inc postage..Snip snip snap.. with mother of pearl buttonFlowers need care.. with lucite flower.. while stocks last..Come to tea with little silver spoon.. real plastic!

And I promise this is the last...A friend to Flowers.. with wooden ladybird..If you are tempted by any of these.. please email me!

19 comments:

Hello Michèle, It has been so much fun to see all those lovely comments and posts on the fair this week, I think you (and Jane) should be proud. And you can be proud of your stock of lovely Christmas presents as well. Good luck on sales!

I'm glad that the Bath Christmas market wasn't a scrum.I went to a similar one in Lincoln, a couple of years ago..and it was just that!I was really disappointed as it was more like a glorified boot sale!!I love all your 'wares'! ;-)

Good morning Michele, I have not been to many Christams Markets, they look very interesting. I am pleased you are chilling out even if it is a only a little, how is that head? All your wares look very scrummy to me, I could spend for England if I am not careful.Speak soon,Big big hug coming your way...can you feel it!Carol xx

Hi Michelle, I am at work so cant email, just post, Polly collects badges, do you have any which are not on cards??/ I would also like a card...now I have forgotten which one...do you take paypal? Will email tonight...love H

Hi Michele - I haven't made it to the Christmas Market yet...hope to next week...I'm very surprised that it was so quiet when you visited, maybe that's because all the customers had done their shopping at the V&H fair this year?!!! ;-))

What a sight to see! Bath at Christmastime (...heavy sigh...). Some day I am going to get out my photo albums and scan all the pics and put them on my blog and tell everyone I just came back from another trip to England! lol (We last went at Christmastime.)

Ho ho ho Mrs Custard, have you taken off that groin guard? I've been allowed near the computer for five minutes and hastened over here to view your grotto, too good an offer to miss!!! Beautiful goodies, Miss Roses has her eye on a reindeer, we shall see how her craft ventures go first. Back to the sewing machine for me and into the grotto with you my dearMxxx

Lovely, lovely things Michele. I'm particularly smitten with Noddy, that really brings back some fond memories. I still have a few of my Noddy books somewhere.Your Christmas market looks like a pleasant experience...unlike Lincoln. Beautiful location..soooo many people!Deb x

Hi Michele, Just like to say a big thankyou for the fair last weekend. I have only just got back from my travels so have had no chance to blog and post all week!!! I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the fair and wish I had had loads of money to spend. Thankyou for the swap, Im sure I came out better than you did from that. I will be posting about a lovely new edition to the furniture tomorrow, its arriving today and I will play with all the stuff to go on it and take pics to show you. Love your idea of a on line christmas bazaar, Lots of love Jane xx

PS dont forget if you and Mr Custard (what a sweety) ever come this way so visit.

Hi MichelleI have a note from my mother excusing me from any form of Christmas shoppingAnd in the best traditions of the England rugby team I avoid scrums at all costs - boo hooYour crafts are charming and unikew (or is it unique) as ever

I love the look of those cabins- I'm trying to think of something usual for a portable type shop- apparently my hubby says Artisan Shephard huts are too expensive! Missed the v&h fair clashed with some tickets said hubby bought, he keeps spoiling my plans!ps- saw you in Country living-well done!

Hi Michele I must try to make the Christmas Market I bet it will be a scrum when I go!!! I hope you have got over the fair by now, straight into Christmas I suppose.I love your new cards they are so unusual...Jan

Thanks for sorting my little deer... after the weekend I've had I think I should have a little treat!!!How long is the Christmas market on for??? I love like to visit. I'm hoping to go to Totnes market next week :)

About Me

Welcome to Cowboys & Custard. My name is Michele and I live in the beautiful south west of England. I have a passion for childhood nostalgia which is reflected in my creations..
I live with my wonderful man and son, an eccentric tabby called Pickles and a Border Terrier called Minnie.
In my idle moments (ha!) I co-own Milly & Dottie's Emporium and co-organise The Original Vintage & Handmade Fair..